Jnr Pope: Gov Eno Gives Automatic Employment To Late Nollywood Makeup Artist Sister, To Renovate Family House

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has given an automatic employment in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service to the surviving elder sister of the late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick who died in a boat accident during the week.

The governor also directed the SSA on Humanitarian Services, Umo Ekpo, to renovate the deceased family house and bring it to modern standards.

This was as he gave assurance of the government’s assistance to the two sisters of the deceased, who are undergraduates at the University of Uyo and whose education was being sponsored by the late Nollywood makeup artist.

Governor Eno disclosed this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Nollywood makeup artist in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of the state.

A statement by Ekerete Udoh, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said the governor on arrival from an official engagement in Abuja, went straight to the deceased family’s compound to console them.

The statement quoted the governor as saying “This is deeply unfortunate for a young girl, 24 years old, who finished her youth service just last year and decided to pursue her passion. This is a reflection of our Arise spirit. It shows that our young people are willing to go out there, not begging, not waiting for handouts, but to pursue their passions.

“It is unfortunate that her life ended the way it did. Once I was fully briefed, I decided to come here personally with the full complement of the government to console and encourage the family. You are not just the governor when people are celebrating; in times and moments like this, you become the mourner-in-chief and give them hope.

“I trust the Holy Spirit will perfect the hope in their lives. Coming here means we care. You know Akwa Ibomites are like Americans. We don’t leave each other behind. Government will be with the family and support them.”